Isaiah 41:13
For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֗י
H3588
כִּ֗י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָ֥ה
For I the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
For I the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 12
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
thy God
H430
אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
4 of 12
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
מַחֲזִ֣יק
will hold
H2388
מַחֲזִ֣יק
will hold
Strong's:
H2388
Word #:
5 of 12
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
יְמִינֶ֑ךָ
thy right hand
H3225
יְמִינֶ֑ךָ
thy right hand
Strong's:
H3225
Word #:
6 of 12
the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
9 of 12
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
Cross References
Isaiah 41:10Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Psalms 73:23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.Psalms 63:8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.Psalms 109:31For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.Isaiah 42:6I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;Isaiah 45:1Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut;2 Timothy 4:17Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.Isaiah 43:6I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;Isaiah 51:18There is none to guide her among all the sons whom she hath brought forth; neither is there any that taketh her by the hand of all the sons that she hath brought up.
Historical Context
For overwhelmed exiles facing return through dangerous territory to rebuild ruins, God's promise of hand-holding and help provided needed courage. The great God stoops to hold trembling hands.
Questions for Reflection
- How does visualizing God holding your right hand strengthen you in fearful situations?
- What does God's willingness to help you reveal about His character and your worth to Him?
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Analysis & Commentary
This tender verse presents God holding His people's right hand (position of honor and strength) and speaking comfort: 'fear not, I will help thee.' The covenant formula 'I the LORD thy God' establishes relationship as the basis for help. The Hebrew 'azar' (help) implies coming to another's aid when they cannot help themselves.